A reading from the book, "If Only I Could Quit: Recovering From Nicotine Addiction" by Karen Casey
DAY 49
"Smoking makes connecting with people difficult."
"We've no doubtr come to realize what an intrusion smoking was in our lives. We're particularly aware of this when we're in the company of others who smoke. Their attention to the conversation is frequently fleeting. The search for the elusive book of matches never fails to take precedence.
"It's well to remember what it was like for us as smokers. Let's not forget the frantic serches for cigarettes at 2 A.M., the concern over our lack of wind on the tennis court, or the dread of going without cigarettes in no-smoking meetings or in homes bearing the sign 'Thank you for not smoking'.
"Smoking, like any addiction, can become more important than even the dearest friend. It does ruin lives and relationships, and it sets a poor example for young minds that are eager to imitate. Isn't it well to have smoking be a thing of our past?"
"I'll pay special attention to all the times others' cigarettes intrude on my space today, and I'll be glad I found freedom."
